Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #109 - W/ Special Guest: Chris Duarte

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #109 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/07/26 - with special guest Chris Duarte Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 109 – Chris Duarte (06/07/26) All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome back Texas blues guitar powerhouse Chris Duarte for his second appearance on the show. Known for his fiery guitar work, soulful tone, and relentless touring schedule, Duarte has spent decades carving out a unique place in the blues-rock world. While often compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan early in his career, Chris has built a distinctive sound that blends blues, rock, jazz, and improvisation into something entirely his own. Along the way, the music takes listeners on a journey through blues, fusion, and guitar-driven excellence with tracks from Carey Bell, Etta James, The Michael Landau Group, Billy Chobham & George Duke, Jan Hammer, and several standout performances from Chris Duarte himself. Between great music, road stories, and conversations about a lifetime dedicated to the guitar, Episode 109 promises another memorable ride for music lovers everywhere.  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 109 Date: 06/07/26 – Guest: Chris Duarte Carey Bell – Must I Holler – 7:00 Etta James – Good Rockin' Daddy – 2:27 The Michael Landau Group – The Mighty SB – 9:57 Billy Chobham & George Duke – Do What Cha Wanna – 4:34 Jan Hammer – Twenty-One – 7:29 Chris Duarte – Free 4 Me – 5:07 Chris Duarte – Babylon – 6:25 Chris Duarte – Mr. Neighbor – 4:55 Featured Guest: Chris Duarte is one of the most respected guitarists in modern blues-rock, known for his explosive live performances, dazzling improvisation, and a career spanning more than three decades. His return to The Bus Stop Blues brings fresh stories, great conversation, and plenty of six-string firepower.